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Why are some African countries seeing more terrorist attacks? And what is the world doing to stop it? Host Jim Malone takes a look at how extremist groups are exploiting ethnic divisions, poverty, and political instability to sow fear, chaos and death in the African continent. … [Read more...] about VOA

Aline Barros writes about American immigration policy as it relates to DREAMers, asylum cases, international deportations and the immigration courts. Originally from Brazil, Aline holds a broadcast journalism degree from University of Maryland. She has covered immigration since 2013. @AlineBarros2 Ramón Taylor has covered the U.S./Mexico border and the effect of U.S. policies on diaspora communities across the U.S. A New York-based multimedia journalist, he previously produced for CNN en Español and Telemundo in Washington. Ramón is an International Relations graduate from Johns Hopkins University. @ramonctaylor From human trafficking to the U.S. refugee program, Victoria Macchi has covered immigration since 2011. Data-driven reporting and human rights are her staples. She has an undergraduate degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, a Masters in Human Rights from Columbia University and a deep love for her home state of Florida. @vmmacchi June is an … [Read more...] about U.S. Immigration

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Grand Portage (Gichi Onigamiing) is both a seasonal migration route and the traditional site of an Ojibwe summer village on the northwestern shore of Lake Superior. In the 1700s, after voyageurs began to use it to carry canoes from Lake Superior to the Pigeon River, it became one of the most profitable trading sites in the region and a headquarters for the North West Fur Company. Indigenous people have used the eight-and-a-half-mile pathway that connects the Pigeon River with Lake Superior since at least the beginning of the first millennium CE. Though the river provides the fastest route from the lake to inland forests, its lower twenty-one miles are full of rapids and waterfalls. To bypass this rough stretch, Indigenous travelers carried their canoes overland and entered the river at its easternmost navigable point. Ojibwe and other Anishinaabe people called the area — and still call it — Gichi Onigamiing, the great carrying place. Around 1680, a group of Ojibwe people … [Read more...] about As the nexus between the Pigeon River and Lake Superior, Grand Portage has been an important Minnesota site for centuries

Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society John Quincy Adams, editor of The Western Appeal was one of the most successful African American newspapers of the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. At the height of its popularity, it was published in six separate editions in cities across the United States, including St. Paul. The Western Appeal was first published on June 5, 1885, in St. Paul. African American newspapers were common at the time, but few of them lasted longer than a year, since they were started for cultural purposes more than commercial ones. There had been many previous African American newspapers in St. Paul, including one printed in 1876 also named the Western Appeal. It had no affiliation with the paper established in 1885. The 1885 Western Appeal was started by Samuel E. Hardy and John T. Burgett with Frederick Douglass Parker, who also served as the newspaper's first editor. It was a weekly paper, with an edition each Friday containing news, … [Read more...] about From St. Paul, editor John Quincy Adams built ‘The Western Appeal’ into a national African American newspaper

Of the 10 most widely recognized federal holidays, only 1 in 20 Americans say that the Fourth of July is their favorite — far behind Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. Chuck Slocum I think that the patriotism undergirding the celebration of our nation’s birth deserves a higher ranking, particularly at this time when so many of us are apparently disillusioned with the direction in which our nation is headed. There are those who blame America for much of what is bad in the world. On the political left, many fault the USA because of our history of slavery and for continuing challenges with inequality and racism. On the right, traditionally the home of national boosterism, we hear influential figures say that America has become, essentially, decadent. In surveys I have recently seen, less than 1 American in 5 trusts the federal government. While the numbers are more favorable for state and local government, each of those government entities generates respect from fewer than … [Read more...] about Thoughts about America and our 4th of July celebration

When the Fergus Falls State Hospital opened its doors on July 29, 1890, it became the first state institution in northern Minnesota for patients considered insane. The hospital had a sprawling campus and large stately buildings, built according to the influential asylum plan developed by Philadelphia physician Thomas Kirkbride in the 1850s. By 1885, Minnesota's state institutions for people with mental illnesses were badly overcrowded. The State Board of Health declared in 1872 that the facilities at the St. Peter Hospital for the Insane were appalling and a disgrace to the state. Even after a second hospital was established in Rochester in 1877, conditions remained inadequate. In response, in 1885, the state legislature commissioned the Third Minnesota State Hospital for the Insane. Since the existing hospitals were in southern Minnesota, the new hospital was to be north of the Twin Cities. Fergus Falls was soon chosen as the hospital site, and the name of the institution was changed … [Read more...] about Built to relieve overcrowding at Minnesota’s mental institutions, Fergus Falls State Hospital quickly became overcrowded itself

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Thank you for choosing Strecker Electric! Strecker Electric is your locally owned and operated electrical service specialists. We strive to make sure your every need is met on every project. There's no job too big or too small for Strecker Electric. From simple lightbulb replacements to whole-house rewiring, we treat each and every project as if it were our own home. Owner and operator Chad Strecker strives to provide every customer the the quality of service you deserve. To schedule your free, local estimate, call Strecker Electric today! 406-839-6976 Our services include, but are not limited to: Residential Electrical Services LED Upgrades for every fixture New Construction - Remodeling Needs Additions - Bathrooms, Kitchens, Basements Strecker Electric also specializes in home generator back-up systems To schedule your free local estimate today, call Strecker Electric! 406-839-6976 “Been using Chad for a lot of years...he's an awesome electrician and gets it done right. … [Read more...] about Strecker Electric Inc.

Driftwood Boarding & Wellness, also known as Driftwood Kennels, is a full-service Dog Boarding, Pet Grooming and Dog Training Facility. As a smaller, family owned boarding kennel, we specialize in personalized service and premium care for all of our clients. Driftwood Boarding & Wellness, also known as Driftwood Kennels, which proudly opened its doors in 2004, is located on 24 acres in a quiet country setting just five minutes from downtown Lincoln, Nebraska. Dog Boarding Dog boarding is our specialty. During pet boarding we offer walks and playtime to make your best friend’s stay more enjoyable. Our belief in how your dog should be treated is very simple: "Every dog should be treated as an individual, not just one of many!" We have taken the time to staff our boarding kennel with qualified individuals who are professionals in their field. Pet Grooming Our dog grooming manager, Tina Lassley, has been expertly grooming all breeds of dogs for many years. Come in for your … [Read more...] about Driftwood Boarding & Wellness, also known as Driftwood Kennels

In November of 2015, TLC for Kids, St. Louis' premier nanny and babysitting agency celebrates its 30th year in business. Since 1985, TLC has been providing area families with screened and experienced in-home caregivers and helping caregivers find positions working with families who value their expertise. This year, TLC has extended its reach to care for your entire family by offering non-medical companion care for adults. Nanny Employment Opportunities: Services for Families: Register with TLC for Kids today! Since 1985, over 20,000 families have relied on TLC for Kids. Locally owned and operated by sisters Sharon and Stephanie Graff, both working mothers who relied on their nannies for help and support in raising their children, TLC was one of the first nanny and child care agencies in the US. Today, TLC for Kids serves as a national model and consultant to agencies throughout North America. TLC Newborn Care Services Certified Newborn Specialist Assist With: Paced … [Read more...] about TLC For Kids

Rick’s Breakfast House is the number one location in Sea Isle City, for a hearty breakfast and lunch. From fresh ground coffee, donuts, muffins, bagels, pastries, omelets, breakfast sandwiches, French toast, pancakes, waffles, and traditional eggs and bacon breakfasts, we have all your breakfast hunger needs covered. Locally owned and operated Come join us on our patio or take a seat inside in one of our comfy booths. Our customers come far and wide to enjoy our daily treats. Their reviews online are a testament to our delicious menu and our friendly service. From out-of-towners to locals, we are always making friends. … [Read more...] about Rick’s Breakfast House

Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Detroit's old police HQ: Escapes, vanishing evidence, bird corpses The old police headquarters, which is set to be redeveloped, is steeped in history. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Ann Zaniewski, Detroit Free Press Published 11:11 a.m. ET March 9, 2018 | Updated 11:12 a.m. ET March 9, 2018 CLOSE The old Detroit Police Department headquarters opened in 1922 at 1300 Beaubien. The building is filled with stories. The police department left it in 2013, and in 2018, businessman Dan Gilbert announced plans to redevelop it. Ann Zaniewski / Detroit Free Press Wochit CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL … [Read more...] about Detroit’s old police HQ: Escapes, vanishing evidence, bird corpses

On August 21, 1860, enslaved African American Eliza Winston was freed from her Mississippi owner in a Minneapolis court. After being granted legal freedom, however, Winston faced white mob violence and was forced to leave the area. The event showed that although slavery was illegal in Minnesota, many white Minnesotans supported the practice when it economically benefited them. Eliza Winston was thirty years old in 1860, and she had been close to freedom once before. Her husband, Jim Winston, was a free man of color who planned to buy Winston's freedom from her owner at the time. But Jim died during a trip to Liberia, and she was pawned or sold to Mississippian Richard Christmas. In the summer of 1860, Eliza Winston traveled to St. Anthony when Christmas, his wife, Mary, and their young daughter went on vacation. Christmas brought Winston along so she could care for the daughter and for Mary, who was ill. Like many vacationing Southern slaveholders, they roomed at the Winslow House. … [Read more...] about The 1860 Eliza Winston court case illustrates Minnesota’s complicated racial politics

Believing that war and violence are inconsistent with Jesus’s teachings to love one’s enemies, a group of people from Molotschna Colony, Russia — Mennonites of Dutch descent — searched for a permanent home in the early 1870s. They found such a place, where they could follow their faith without persecution, in Minnesota’s Cottonwood County. Menno Simon, a Dutch Catholic priest born in 1496 in Witmarsum, Friesland, Holland, was part of the Anabaptist Reformation of the sixteenth century. Simons taught nonresistance, advocated a Christ-centered lifestyle, and claimed that the teachings of Jesus held the most importance in the Bible. He also taught that baptism should follow (rather than precede) a person’s commitment to Jesus Christ. People who followed the teachings of Simons were called Mennonites. To escape persecution, the original Mennonites immigrated from Western Europe to Prussia in the 1600s. From there, they moved to Russia in the 1700s. By … [Read more...] about How Mennonites came to Cottonwood County, Minnesota

Founded in 1888, St. Peter Claver Church was the first African American Catholic Church in Minnesota. The parish was created by St. Paul’s African American Catholic community and an Archbishop who vowed to “blot out the color line.” Before the parish was founded, St. Paul’s small African American Catholic population attended services at one of the Catholic churches in the area. However, Archbishop John Ireland hoped to actively recruit more African American Catholics. Archbishop Ireland was an early civil rights supporter. He called upon all Catholics to ignore differences of race. After the 1888 canonization of St. Peter Claver, a missionary to enslaved people in Colombia, Ireland saw an opportunity. That year, he invited Father John Slattery to make a speaking tour of St. Paul. Slattery, a white priest from Baltimore, was well known for his preaching to African American communities. By the end of Slattery’s visit, the St. Peter Claver Sodality was taking … [Read more...] about Founded in 1888, St. Peter Claver Church was Minnesota’s first African American Catholic Church

If there’s a single big performer in the latest Twin Cities radio ratings, it’s … the Vikings. The success and hype around the team this year has produced a steady climb in audience numbers for the all-sports KFAN-FM 100.3 (officially KFXN-FM) over the last couple months, resulting in a return to the No. 1 slot. So okay, let’s do the usual, somewhat windy disclaimer here: The numbers below represent a survey of all listeners 12 years of age and older, i.e. “12-plus,” which means everyone from pre-bopper Kyra with a mad crush on (fill in teen idol du jour) to grizzled, can’t-ever-find-his-keys grandpa Ed. But commercial radio is a targeted demographic business. KQRS morning man Tom Barnard makes the money he does because his show is aimed at entertaining 25-54 year olds, and 25-54-year-old men in particular. KQ sells ads to companies who want in turn to sell stuff to that slice of the population. Likewise, MyTalk 107 lives to chat another day by … [Read more...] about With help from Vikings, KFAN tops radio ratings

The Hinckley Fire Museum, just off I-35W in Hinckley, isn’t one of those fire department museums that display old-time fire-fighting equipment and memorabilia. This museum is dedicated to a specific fire, the devastating wildfire of Sept. 1, 1894. On that day, 418 white settlers and many more untallied Native people and backwoods dwellers died in an inferno caused by a combination of drought, hot weather and poor timber management practices at the height of the logging boom. The survivors had amazing stories of survival against the odds, such as the story Beatrice Ojakangas tells about her family’s experience in the fire in her new memoir, “Homemade: Finnish Rye, Feed Sack Fashion, and Other Simple Ingredients from My Life in Food” (University of Minnesota Press). Her mother, a child at the time, was badly burned in the fire, and scar tissue covered her arms for the rest of her life. “I thought all mothers had ‘flowers’ on their arms. I thought … [Read more...] about ‘Homemade’: A modest memoir about Beatrice Ojakangas’ amazing life in food